Bruton High

Summary:

Bruton High is a public magnet high school located in Williamsburg, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 711 students. The school is part of the York County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bruton High has a relatively diverse student population, with 46.98% White, 21.66% African American, 15.75% Hispanic, and 12.38% two or more races. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Virginia high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average academic performance. Bruton High's female students and Hispanic students have performed particularly well, while the school's male students, African American students, and students with disabilities have lower rankings. The school's students have generally performed better than the state and district averages on SOL assessments, particularly in Algebra II, Biology, and Geography, but have struggled in subjects like VA and US History and World History II.

Bruton High has experienced a decline in enrollment over the past few years, and the school's racial composition has shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students. The school's percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients has also increased, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income households. Compared to nearby schools, Bruton High's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than Grafton High and York High, but lags behind the higher-performing Jamestown High and Warhill High, which are part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 185 East Rochambeau Dr
       Williamsburg, VA  23188


(757) 220-4050

District: York County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,781 Help


Feeder schools for Bruton High:

Elementary:    Magruder Elementary
    Waller Mill Elementary
Middle:    Queens Lake Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  2.3 Help
Number of students:  735

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
African American:
23.3%
Hispanic:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Compare Details Bruton High ranks better than 65.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the York County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bruton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bruton High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), African American (23.3%), Hispanic (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bruton High is 2.3, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the York County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bruton High is $10,781, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the York County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bruton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bruton High 113th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Bruton High in the ranking list.)

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York County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks York County Public Schools 5th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bruton High

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Rank History for all students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.57 114th 308 63.0%
2006 42.90 203rd 314 35.4%
2007 43.15 195th 313 37.7%
2008 28.65 274th 316 13.3%
2009 43.54 196th 313 37.4%
2010 41.94 216th 317 31.9%
2011 41.90 206th 320 35.6%
2012 28.37 272nd 321 15.3%
2013 38.22 216th 321 32.7%
2014 39.93 210th 322 34.8%
2015 52.89 124th 322 61.5%
2016 48.22 170th 321 47.0%
2017 58.01 108th 324 66.7%
2018 58.46 106th 326 67.5%
2019 56.78 105th 327 67.9%
2021 55.62 116th 327 64.5%
2022 59.18 106th 325 67.4%
2023 56.61 159th 326 51.2%
2024 65.20 113th 329 65.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.82 121st 193 37.3%
2024 52.17 105th 198 47.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.82 116th 320 63.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.30 140th 320 56.3%
2024 73.81 55th 322 82.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.28 26th 249 89.6%
2024 43.42 153rd 253 39.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.56 81st 92 12.0%
2024 56.16 45th 92 51.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.09 170th 321 47.0%
2024 59.61 140th 322 56.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.02 156th 240 35.0%
2024 59.86 102nd 249 59.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.55 120th 232 48.3%
2024 74.68 40th 233 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bruton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.83 113th 315 64.1%
2024 64.29 101st 314 67.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, April 7, 2016

Open Quote Our son has attended Bruton HS since his we moved here his freshman year in HS. We love the school and our son has had a great experience. The school is small which has allowed our son to get involved in various sports and clubs within the school.
We as parents have also gotten involved in various organizations in the school, PTSA, Athletic Booster Club, assisting with the football and track teams and been able to participate on panel studies. I would highly recommend Bruton! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bruton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 556 556
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 528 528
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 505 505
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 506 506
1993 346 179 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 383 152 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1995 392 147 11 4 5 n/a n/a 0 559
1996 392 147 11 4 5 n/a n/a 0 559
1997 412 137 9 5 5 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 388 136 7 9 6 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 389 139 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 399 135 12 5 1 n/a n/a -4 548
2001 414 131 11 8 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 447 146 13 17 4 n/a n/a 0 627
2003 447 146 13 17 4 n/a n/a 0 627
2004 468 150 18 18 7 n/a n/a 0 661
2005 494 161 21 22 7 n/a n/a 0 705
2006 498 187 23 22 6 n/a n/a 0 736
2007 482 205 25 23 5 n/a n/a 5 745
2008 488 179 20 28 10 n/a n/a 4 729
2009 447 207 27 32 12 n/a n/a 6 731
2010 406 190 30 25 12 n/a n/a 10 673
2011 348 156 18 36 8 3 80 0 649
2012 325 156 21 47 5 4 67 0 625
2013 325 153 16 44 5 4 54 0 601
2014 311 151 19 52 4 4 44 0 585
2015 330 151 20 55 2 3 43 0 604
2016 340 145 17 55 1 3 43 0 604
2017 311 137 19 66 3 3 40 0 579
2018 329 143 21 65 1 4 40 0 603
2019 315 107 24 54 0 4 47 0 551
2020 313 104 26 66 0 2 67 0 578
2021 332 118 21 70 1 3 74 0 619
2022 323 142 22 85 2 2 83 0 659
2023 334 154 19 112 1 3 88 0 711
2024 345 171 20 119 1 4 75 0 735

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bruton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 556 42.7 13.0 n/a
1990 528 41.5 12.7 n/a
1991 505 43.3 11.6 n/a
1992 506 44.1 11.4 n/a
1993 530 41.1 12.9 n/a
1994 546 45.8 n/a 7
1995 559 n/a 0.0 5.7
1996 559 n/a 0.0 5.7
1997 568 n/a 0.0 7
1998 546 n/a 0.0 8.6
1999 548 42.0 13.0 11.9
2000 548 n/a 0.0 12.5
2001 566 37.7 15.0 11
2002 627 64.0 9.8 14.5
2003 627 64.0 9.8 14.5
2004 661 50.0 13.2 14.4
2005 705 45.0 15.7 16.5
2006 736 71.0 10.4 16.8
2007 745 51.9 14.4 16.8
2008 729 43.8 16.6 23.7
2009 731 43.2 16.9 18.8
2010 673 45.0 14.9 22.9
2011 649 42.9 15.0 23
2012 625 50.7 12.3 25.3
2013 601 48.6 12.3 23.1
2014 585 45.6 12.8 27.4
2015 604 48.0 12.5 27
2016 604 47.0 12.8 24.7
2017 579 48.8 11.8 26.1
2018 603 52.1 11.5 29.4
2019 551 51.2 10.7 26.3
2020 578 52.5 11.0 28.4
2021 619 48.8 12.6 n/a
2022 659 47.9 13.7 24.9
2023 711 n/a n/a 41.5
2024 735 317.4 2.3 37.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bruton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 556 42.7 13.0 n/a
1990 528 41.5 12.7 n/a
1991 505 43.3 11.6 n/a
1992 506 44.1 11.4 n/a
1993 530 41.1 12.9 n/a
1994 546 45.8 n/a 7
1995 559 n/a 0.0 5.7
1996 559 n/a 0.0 5.7
1997 568 n/a 0.0 7
1998 546 n/a 0.0 8.6
1999 548 42.0 13.0 11.9
2000 548 n/a 0.0 12.5
2001 566 37.7 15.0 11
2002 627 64.0 9.8 14.5
2003 627 64.0 9.8 14.5
2004 661 50.0 13.2 14.4
2005 705 45.0 15.7 16.5
2006 736 71.0 10.4 16.8
2007 745 51.9 14.4 16.8
2008 729 43.8 16.6 23.7
2009 731 43.2 16.9 18.8
2010 673 45.0 14.9 22.9
2011 649 42.9 15.0 23
2012 625 50.7 12.3 25.3
2013 601 48.6 12.3 23.1
2014 585 45.6 12.8 27.4
2015 604 48.0 12.5 27
2016 604 47.0 12.8 24.7
2017 579 48.8 11.8 26.1
2018 603 52.1 11.5 29.4
2019 551 51.2 10.7 26.3
2020 578 52.5 11.0 28.4
2021 619 48.8 12.6 n/a
2022 659 47.9 13.7 24.9
2023 711 n/a n/a 41.5
2024 735 317.4 2.3 37.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bruton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $306 (3.0%) $9,850 (97.0%) $10,156
2020 $219 (2.1%) $10,128 (97.9%) $10,347
2021 $335 (3.1%) $10,446 (96.9%) $10,781

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bruton High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 327 High schoolsRanks 159th of 326 High schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Bruton High)8481
 3%
   End of Course Writing (York County Public Schools)9088
 2%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Bruton High)8581
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (York County Public Schools)9390
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Bruton High)7674
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (York County Public Schools)8991
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Bruton High)10089
 11%
   End of Course Algebra II (York County Public Schools)9893
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Bruton High)8757
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (York County Public Schools)9485
 9%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Bruton High)8773
 14%
   End of Course Biology (York County Public Schools)9186
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Bruton High)8365
 18%
   End of Course Earth Science (York County Public Schools)8974
 15%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Bruton High)8686
   End of Course English Reading (York County Public Schools)9294
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Bruton High)9079
 11%
   End of Course Geography (York County Public Schools)9595
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Bruton High)6775
 8%
   End of Course VA and US History (York County Public Schools)7574
 1%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Bruton High)8973
 16%
   End of Course World History I (York County Public Schools)8882
 6%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Bruton High)7751
 26%
   End of Course World History II (York County Public Schools)8556
 29%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551711
 29%
African American107154
 43.9%
American Indian01
Asian2419
 20.8%
Hispanic54112
 107.4%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White315334
 6%
Two or More Races4788
 87.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.3%41.5%
 15.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 735 students attended Bruton High.

Students at Bruton High are 47% White, 23% African American, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Bruton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Magruder Elementary
Elementary : Waller Mill Elementary
Middle : Queens Lake Middle

Bruton High ranks 113th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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